Author's Note - Welcome to an all new series based off my Voltron Legacy series! I decided that each team needed its own story, and I plan to deliver! KA fans will be happy to see plenty of KA moments, as Allura is pregnant with their second child! I hope you all enjoy the continuing story of our team on Arus as they continue to fight against Witch Haggar and the rest of the Drule Supremacy!
Theme Music : "Let's Voltron" by Swizz Beatz
Disclaimer - Voltron and all associated characters are the property of WEP. Space Marshall Lenora Hawkins and associated characters are the property of KathDMD. Lieutenant Marina DeVille and associated characters are the property of selena devargo.
Episode 1 : "Predatorial"
"So, tell us again why we're here?" Daniel asked with a confused look on his face. Sitting next to him in the Academy classroom were his fellow pilots, Vince, Larmina, and Marina.
"You're here, Ensign, to continue your training to become a full fledged pilot in the Galaxy Alliance," Ginger replied. "I didn't get to be one of the Alliance's top pilots by just looking pretty."
"You gotta admit, she IS pretty hot," Daniel whispered to Vince. Lance came walking up behind him and gently smacked him in the head from behind.
"What Lieutenant Ellington is trying to say, class," Lance said, "is that she's had a lot of experience, not just at the helm of various fighters and transports, but at piloting Voltron Vehicles."
"But what about me?" Marina asked. "With all due respect, I passed all my flight training."
"But you didn't pass MY training, Lieutenant," Lance replied. "You've already seen how different flying a lion is from flying a fractal. And before I want you solo behind Red, I want you to experience the kind of training the rest of us had."
"Understood, Commander," Marina replied. "I meant no disrespect."
"None taken, Lieutenant," he replied.
"Our first simulator training will be at 0900 tomorrow morning," Ginger said. "Hope to see you all there! Dismissed." The four got up and left the classroom. Once gone, Ginger went to pick up her paperwork when the door closed, and she heard the lock latch. She turned her head to see Lance's hand on the door, with the most evil grin on his face.
"Alone at last," Lance said, raising an eyebrow.
"I take it this discussion can't wait until later," she said. He walked up to her.
"Nope," he replied, then began kissing her passionately, leaning her over the desk.
Lord Kanji patiently sat on his throne, pondering the recent events. As he did this, Witch Haggar entered. A frown formed on his face.
"Haggar," he said, "why do you come to me?"
"You already know the answer to that, my lord," she replied. "You yourself have seen the destruction, and are confused at our defeat."
"I'm upset that you were unable to retrieve the artifact," he said with displeasure. "You knew as well as I did what it contained. I was even more upset that the various generals and royals in service of the Supremacy were incompetent in their actions, and essentially worked against one another, allowing Voltron to be victorious against us!" he slammed his fist down. "This is the type of failure I warned the Drule Council about. I thought I had made myself clear when I made an example of Viceroy Throk. But apparently I need to be a little bit clearer."
"I pray I am not the example for your wrath, my lord," she replied. "But before you decide that, or even think about the defeat on Earth, perhaps you would like to hear about our most recent plans to destroy Voltron and take over Planut Arus!"
"You mock me," Kanji said. "You still think that I am a fool sitting on a throne like the late King Zarkon." His eyes narrowed as they stared into hers. He did not flinch. "I am no fool."
"I apologize, my lord," she replied. "I only mean to discuss our progress on perfecting the Dark Nexus."
"Channeling your power into a single chunk of pure corrite-infused lason," he said. "I'm well aware of your experiments, and though I sense you have reached a desired result, you question yourself as to whether it could be powerful enough to stop the spirits that drive the mighty robot to victory against you over and over again."
"You honor me with your insight, my lord," she replied. "I assure you, my doubts will soon be eliminated when the prototype wastes Voltron!"
"Prototype?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes," she replied. "While I have a beast in construction, ready to receive the perfected specimen I have created, I created some test crystals to use in a little side project." He stared at her intently, a few moments of silence passing.
"The Predator," he said. "Yes, that would make a perfect trial. Even in failure, it may have the capability of eliminating the Arusian forces. Proceed with your plans. But be warned…if the beast you have in the works fails, you WILL be the example I use in front of the Coincil."
"Yes, my lord," she replied with a bow. She left the throne room, and he sat back in the throne contemplating.
"I think it's time to have a little talk with King Bhorn," he said to himself. "I'm done playing games with the Council."
"I thought we were done with training," Daniel said as the four walked into the castle. "I mean, we all have official ranks, right?"
"I kinda get where Lance is coming from, though," Marina replied. "I know you guys have been behind the controls of the lions longer than I have, but piloting these things does take a bit of practice."
"I just wish they would stop putting us in the simulators," Daniel said.
"I kinda like the simulators," Vince said.
"I wish there was more hand to hand combat," Larmina said.
"You can always transfer to Terra," Marina said. "I hear their Voltron Gladiators are very hands on."
"Phht," Larmina replied. "I met Aidan Dalloway. I think I'll pass." Marina laughed. Suddenly, the alarms went off.
"There aren't any training exercises planned," Vince said.
"That means trouble," Daniel said. "Let's get to castle Control!" The four ran down the halls and through the doorway to Castle Control.
"Guys," Pidge said, "scanners are showing an incoming vessel. If I'm not mistaken, it looks like a robeast coffin!"
"Then we better take to the skies," Daniel replied.
"I'm right with ya," Hunk said, turning from Pidge to look at the four.
"To the lions!" Daniel shouted. Pidge hit the button, and the center console rose into the air to reveal the chute to Black Lion. The five ran to their chutes and dove for the swings. Pidge turned back to the main console and began powering up the castle defenses. Keith and Allura ran in.
"What's the situation, Pidge?" he asked.
"Robeast coffin," he replied. "I just sent Daniel and the others to investigate."
"This is gonna be Marina's first time truly solo," Keith said. "Think she'll be alright?"
"She'll be fine," Allura replied, taking his arm. "I know it. Right now, we need to get on the castle defenses."
"Oh no you don't!" Nanny shouted, running in. "It's one thing for you to be flying around in a Lion and getting knocked around, and so help your father, I don't approve of young Larmina doing so as well! But you need to think about that baby of yours, and little Alexander as well!" Allura let out a sigh.
"You know she means well," Keith said. Allura gave him a look.
"Listen to your loving husband!" Nanny shouted, then led her out of the Control Room. "You're a queen! You should be sitting in your room, relaxing, and letting everyone wait on you hand and…." The doors closed.
"You enjoyed that way too much," Pidge laughed.
"I'm grabbing my men and heading up to the turrets," Keith said. "Keep on the shields, and patch Daniel's communication to my station, got it?"
"Yes, sir," he replied with a slight laugh. Keith ran out of the control room.
"I'm picking up a strong Haggarium signature several thousand meters south of here," Vince said.
"If it's another of Haggar's beasts," Daniel said, "We'll be ready for 'em." The lions turned slightly south and proceeded with caution. "Stay in a tight formation. I don't want us getting picked off." Suddenly, Red was knocked out of the sky.
"AH!" Marina shouted as Red hurtled to the ground and skidded to a stop. The other lions scattered before the robeast took another swipe at them.
"Is that what I think it is?" Daniel asked.
"It ain't dinner," Hunk replied.
"But how?" Larmina shouted, avoiding another swipe, then firing Blue's Frost Laser at it. "I thought Voltron destroyed that thing. Again!"
"What the heck are you talking about?" Marina asked, trying to restart Red's systems and get it to its feet.
"It's the Serpent Beast," Larmina replied. "It was part of the Predator Robeast. We destroyed that thing. It doesn't make sense."
"Whether it makes sense isn't the problem," Daniel said, avoiding it. "The problem is it's here, and we gotta stop it!"
"That thing has a much higher Haggarium level than last time, Daniel," Vince said. "If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that thing has a…"
"Dark Nexus?" Daniel asked. "Not the news I wanted to hear. Marina, are you back online?" Red got to its feet, and took off as the beast tried to take another swat at them.
"I'm OK," she replied. "I need to work on my evasion. Controls are still kinda sluggish."
"Keith," Daniel said, "we need to form Voltron, but if this thing has a Dark Nexus, I want to conserve power. Could you buy us some time?"
"My men and I are on the defenses," he replied. "Bring it closer to the castle, and we'll keep it on the defensive."
"Alright team, we're gonna do one better," Daniel said. "everyone keep formation, but spread out. Lead it to the castle. We're going to converge above the castle and begin the formation sequence."
"Is that a good idea?" Vince asked.
"Keith will be able to hold it back," Daniel replied. "Once we finish forming Voltron, we'll come back and force it into retreat."
"Let's do it then," Larmina shouted. The lions took off for the castle, the robeast in pursuit. They flew at the castle, then took off into the air, tightening formation.
"Open fire!" Keith ordered, and the castle's lasers opened fire on the robeast. The lasers did little damage, but kept the robeasts from pursuing the lions.
"Activate Interlocks!" Daniel shouted. "Dynotherms connected! Infracells up! Megathrusters are go!"
"Let's go Voltron Force!" they all shouted. The lions flew above the castle in formation, then came together as the energy field took hold. The Lions converted as the formation sequence began.
"Form feet and legs!" Daniel shouted. "Form arms and body! And I'll form the head!" Voltron's eyes lit up as the energy field dissipated. Red and Green clanked together, and the lions let out a mighty roar as Voltron powered up. Voltron landed in front of the beast.
"Let's take 'em down!" Daniel said, poised and ready to strike. The beast wrapped its tail around Voltron's left leg and yanked it, causing Voltron to fall backwards to the ground.
"Or not," Hunk said.
"Get us back on our feet," Daniel ordered. Voltron sat up, and the robeast went to strike. Voltron swung his right arm and punched the robeast, forcing it to release its grip. Voltron get back to his feet.
"Don't let it bite us!" Vince said. "You remember what the venom did to the systems last time."
"Then let's get it by the tail," Daniel said.
"I'm on it," Marina said as Red reached down and grabbed the robeast's tail. It tried to wind back and snap, but Voltron yanked it and swung it around. Voltron then pulled it hard, whipping it into the air and into the distance.
"We gotta go after it!" Larmina shouted as Voltron took off running.
"Then we need to neutralize it fast," Daniel replied. "Form Blazing Sword!" Red and green clanked together and pulled apart, forming the Blazing Sword. Red held it high, and Green let out a mighty roar. Voltron ran in the direction of the beast and went to strike, but it dodged the swing, allowing the sword to embed itself into the ground. The beast turned and hit Voltron, knocking it to the ground again.
"It's power levels are off the charts!" Vince said. The beast towered over them, ready to strike.
"Brace for impact!" Daniel shouted. Just then, the beast released Voltron. A coffin crashed down, and the beast went inside. It took off into the air and disappeared. "What the heck?"
"Why did it just leave?" Marina asked.
"It looked like it had us," Vince said. "It's almost as if…."
"It was toying with us," Daniel finished. "Something tells me this was some kind of test run."
The five came out of the chutes and back into Castle Control.
"I saw what happened from the monitors," Keith said, Pidge close behind him. "Are you alright?"
"We're alright for the most part," Daniel replied. "But that robeast seemed a lot more powerful this time around. It hit us pretty hard, and then it took off."
"A tactical retreat?" Keith asked.
"Looked more like some sort of test run," Vince replied.
"Pidge," Keith said, "Keep an eye out for any more disturbances like that. I want to know what the Drules are up to."
"You got it," Pidge replied, going over to the main controls.
"Daniel," Keith said, "I want you to remain on alert in case there's another attack. I want you and Vince to assist Pidge in determining what that thing was, and more importantly, what the Drules are testing."
"Understood," Daniel replied. Keith and the others left the control room, and Daniel and Vince walked up to Pidge to fill him in on the battle, and try to figure everything out.
Keith walked into the bedroom and found Allura sitting on the bed.
"Is something the matter?" he asked, looking concerned.
"Nothing," Allura replied. "I take it Voltron was able to stop the robeast?"
"It's more complicated than that," Keith said. "It looks like the Predator Robeast may return."
"We've defeated it before," she said.
"Daniel seems to think it has a more powerful energy source," Keith replied. "I'm having him and Vince work with Pidge to determine what we're up against."
"In the meantime," Allura said, "I've been taking everything Nanny has been saying to heart."
"Oh?" he asked. She nodded.
"After all," she said, "I am a queen, and I have been on my feet a lot lately. I feel that the baby and I need to relax. And as Nanny suggested, I think I deserve a foot rub."
"is that an order, Your Highness?" Keith asked with a smirk.
"Nanny's orders," she said with a smirk as well. She put her feet up on the bed, and he came over and sat at the foot of the bed, and massaged her feet. She laid back, closed her eyes, and smiled. "You're absolutely right, Keith. I do need to listen to Nanny." They both laughed.